Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c7.383

v1.c7.383

In the first four Nikāyas of the Sutta Piṭaka, every sutta begins with the words “Thus have I heard,” the “I” referring to Ānanda. It is not stated that Ānanda was present at the preaching by the Buddha of every sutta, though he was present at most; others, the Buddha repeated to him afterwards, in accordance with the conditions under which he had become the Buddha’s attendant.